North Korea said on Friday (April 14) that it tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-18 — its "most powerful" missile to date — to "radically promote" the country's nuclear counterattack capability.

North Korea tests ‘most powerful’ missile, warns enemies of ‘extreme uneasiness and horror’

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Pannerselvam’s brother, who was sacked last week, was re-inducted into the AIADMK following the “forget and forgive” policy, the ruling party said Wednesday.

Post ICBM test, US and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will maintain its military buildup while asserting that his regime could "preemptively" use nuclear weapons, reports said.

North Korean leader threatens to 'preemptively' use nuclear weapons

After North Korea announced it had launched the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile, South Korea's military however claimed it "faked" the launch of the "monster missile".

Did North Korea 'fake' missile launch?

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un unveiled a giant new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade on Saturday. Watch: During the speech, Kim said: "We will continue to strengthen our military for self-defence and deterrence.

North Korea unveils giant ICBM during pre-dawn military parade

At the emergency UN Security Council meeting, US Ambassador Nikki Haley pushing for tougher sanctions on North Korea said Tuesday's ICBM test had made 'the world a more dangerous place'

Will use military force on North Korea if we must: US